1. Four Square Writing Method

2. What is 4 Square Writing? When we teach math give you formulas
teach science we give you a scientific method
teach reading give you decoding skills
4 Square Method is a way to learn to write. (for any grade or any subject)

3. Broad vs. Specific
From reading you know about Main Ideas and details. (also used in writing)
In this lesson we’ll learn about Broad Ideas and “Topics(specific).”
Examples
Definitions
Subtopics

4. Examples:

5. Brainstorming We brainstormed with Topics and Subtopics. 2. Detail 3.
(2.,3.,4.) are examples, details, or definitions of (1.) subtopics
(5.) wrap-up sentence includes All the ideas from the 4 square in a series sentence
1. Topic 4.
Detail 5.
Sum. Sent.

6. Example: 2. Pretzels 3. Popcorn 1. Snacks 4. Peanuts
5. Pretzels, popcorn, and peanuts are snacks.

7. Four Square - lesson 4
Now we’ll change from a word phrase in the center box to a complete sentence.
Now boxes 2,3,and 4 will contain reasons, examples, and explanations that prove box 1 (center box) is true.

8. 1. My family originated from Germany.2.
Farmers 3.
Poor
1. My family originated from Germany. 5.
Conjunction
since, because, due to
good to use in summary sentences
My family came to the United states because they were poor farmers who

9. 1. My family originated from Germany.
Add more details...
2. Farmers -
3. Poor -
1. My family originated from Germany. 5. 4.
My family came to the United States because they were poor farmers who

10. Add transition words (connectors) and adjectives/adverbs (vivids)...
“Transition words” help bridge the gap between ideas. They provide smooth reading when changing paragraphs.
Adding “vivid words helps you develop style in your writing.
You will be adding
What you (the writer) see, hear, feel, smell, and taste.
The emotional state of you (the writer)
Formula:
Four C V
Four square Details Connectors Vivids

11. Farmers Poor Example: 2. 3. 1. My family originated from Germany. 5.
First
Also 2.
Farmers
Poor 3.
1. My family originated from Germany.
Third 5.
So you can see 4.
My family came to the United States because they were poor farmers who

12. Improving ( Expanding) Introduction Paragraph
gives reader an overview
sets the tone (what to expect)
first impression (will the reader want to read on)
Now we will include
1st - topic sentence
My favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs
2nd - wrap-up sentence
It’s my favorite because it’s easy to eat to make, fun to eat, and delicious.
3rd - personal narrative
I could eat spaghetti and meatballs for dinner every night.

13. Improving (Expanding) The Final Paragraph
The last step is expanding the final paragraph
final chance to bring message to reader.
Summary
final emphasis of main ideas
Now we will include
1st - Wrap-up sentence with connecting word
So you can see, my favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs because it’s easy to make, fun to eat, and delicious
2nd - Personal narrative sentence(s) (question or exclamation) Make it perky!
I think my mom is making some tonight. Would you like to come over for dinner?

14. Sample Essay: